Tromso IL

vs

Lillestrom SK

Preview

Tromso IL (home)

• Tromso IL have made a 100% start to Eliteserien 2026, winning all 4 of their games to date.
• They have won their last 3 home games.
• They average 2.67 goals per game in a trio of home wins at Alfheim Stadion.
• They sit top with 12 points from a possible 12.

Lillestrom SK (away)

• Lillestrom SK sit second with 9 points from their 3 games so far.
• They remain unbeaten on the road, taking 6 points from 2 away games.
• They have scored 4 goals in their 2 away games.
• They have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 4 road games.

Head-to-Head

• The most recent meeting ended in a 0-0 draw 6 weeks ago.
• Tromso won 1 and drew 1 of the last 2 meetings.
• In the last 5 home games against Lillestrom, Tromso have averaged 2.0 goals while Lillestrom have averaged 1.5.

Key Players

• Tromso
  • Ruben Yttergaard Jenssen - 3 assists in his last 5 games.
  • Jens Hjertoe-Dahl - 4 of their last 10 goals.
• Lillestrom
  • Thomas Lehne Olsen - 3 of their last 7 goals.

Betting Insights

• There couldn’t be a greater contrast in the approaches of these two sides - Lillestrom are a possession-based outfit, with Hans Erik Ødegaard looking to control the ball and break opponents down with patient build-up play.
• Jørgen Vik, on the other hand, is much more pragmatic, and his side have been rock solid defensively, keeping their shape and hitting on the break.
• Tromso are 1.94 favorites, which reflects their perfect start and strong home form.

Prediction

• We’re backing Tromso to secure the points.
• Predicted score: 2-1.
• The prediction is supported by Tromso’s home goal threat and recent head-to-head averages.